Ohio Health Care Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Deniss Zolotarjovs </h2> </center>
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charge with money laundering and mail fraud. By Kent Morlan Deniss Zolotarjovs, 35, was accused of conspiring to commit both money laundering and wire fraud in one of the most notorious ransomware groups in the world, known as Karakurt, TommyLeaks and SchoolBoys Ransomware. Ransomware is a type of cybercrime that typicall... More...
$ (05-07-2026 - OH)<h2> <center> United States of America v. John Jay Kersey </h2> </center>
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud. John J. Kersey was a long-time, trusted financial advisor to friends and relatives. For approximately two decades, from 2003 through 2023, he convinced his clients to move their existing investments from his company to purportedly invest in other funds. Kersey then stole the funds and used the money to ... More...
$ (04-07-2026 - OH)United States of America v. Anita Green and Amanda Hovaec
Toledo, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Amid their divorce proceedings, Amanda Hovanec killed her husband, T.H., by injecting him with etorphine, a large-animal tranquilizer. Anthony Theodorou, a man with whom Hovanec was romantically involved, shipped the etorphine to Hovanec from South Africa at her request. Hovanec and Theodorou disposed of the... More...
$ (02-16-2026 - OH)Julie Daley v. Dr. Barry Mitchell and Physician Assistant Michelle Porembka
Wheeling, West Virginia, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a medical malpractice claim. Julie Daley, 64, who arrived at the hospital’s emergency department in June 2022 with abdominal complaints. She claimed that she substandard care and, as a direct result, she suffered a perforated colon and tissue damage, which resulted in her needing a permanent colostomy.... More...
$ (02-09-2026 - OH)<H2> United States of America v. Timothy Sutton
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyerS represented the Defendant charged with healthcare billing conspiracy scheme that was intended to fraudulently bill Medicare for more than $14.5 million. imothy Sutton, 44, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, deliberately lied about performing patient examinations and then used his role as a trusted medical professional to line his pockets at the expense of taxp... More...
$ (01-14-2026 - OH)<H2> United States of America v. Michael W. Honaker
Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and Theft of Government Property. Michael W. Honaker, 55, of Windham, Ohio, was sentenced to 31 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David A. Ruiz, after he pleaded guilty in December 2024 to wire fraud and theft of government property. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay... More...
$ (12-19-2025 - OH)<H2> Eric L. Patterson v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., et al.
Cleveland, Ohio, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff claiming that UnitedHealth Group, his insurer and health plan administrator. In short, Patterson claims that United collected reimbursement for medical expenses paid on Patterson’s behalf even though his health plan gave United no such right. Patterson sued United and others under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1... More...
$ (12-05-2025 - OH)<H2> United States of America v. Eskender Getchew
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawfully prescribed controlled substances, including opioids, without a legitimate medical purpose.<br> <br> kender Getachew is a medical doctor who operated a clinic in Columbus, Ohio, that provided treatment to patients suffering from opioid addiction. The federal government alleged that Dr. Getachew unlawfully pres... More...
$0 (11-05-2025 - OH)United States of America v. Ankita Singh
Toledo, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with healthcare fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1347.<br> <br> In 2018, while working as a hospital physician, Singh was recruited by Barton<br> Associates, a firm that matches physicians with various healthcare companies. Barton<br> introduced Singh to two telehealth companies: Real Time Physicians (Real Time) and<br>... More...
$0 (08-15-2025 - OH)Frank Savel and Danielle Crockett v. the Metrohealth System
Cleveland, Ohio employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on civil rights violation theories.<br> <br> MetroHealth is a county-owned hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. In August 2021, it required<br> its entire workforce to get vaccinated against COVID-19. At the same time, MetroHealth allowed<br> employees to request exemptions for medical or religious reasons. MetroHealth received over... More...
$0 (07-03-2025 - OH)Yetunde I. Kumolu v. Olugbo S. Kumolu
Columbus, Ohio family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.<br> <br> The parties were married on March 16, 2002 in Lagos, Nigeria, and the parties stipulated to same. The parties further stipulated that the de facto termination date of the marriage was May 12, 2023. At the time of the final hearing, Husband was 51 and Wife was 50.<br> <br> Two children were born of the marriage: Mercy ... More...
$0 (05-09-2025 - OH)Giselle Veller, et al. v. K.B., et al.
Bowling Green, Ohio personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on negligence theories.<br> <br> This case arose from a fatal car accident in which K.B., who was 16 years old, was the driver, and Copeland, who was 15 years old, was the front-seat passenger and victim. Veller, Copeland's mother, filed this lawsuit against K.B., his guardian, and numerous entities. This ... More...
$0 (02-28-2025 - OH)Dwight Walker v. Lorengo Watts and City of Detroit
Detroit, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the plaintiff on a wrongful death claim<br> <br> This action arises from a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on August 22, 2020, on Hoover Street in Detroit, Michigan. Early that morning, Watts, driving one of defendant's city buses, ran over Terrence Ragan (decedent) who was in the street. The parties do not dispute that defenda... More...
$0 (02-21-2025 - OH)Cristina Burcica v. Natalie Ludy
Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a negligence exposure to lead.<br> <br> An ordinary landlord-tenant relationship took a dark turn after the tenant took her young daughter to the doctor and discovered lead-related health issues. The doctor's office, obliged by law to report such matters, notified the appropriate authorities. Enraged by this turn of events, the ... More...
$0 (12-27-2024 - OH)Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Jamie Keene
<h2><br> Pikeville, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with rape.<br> </h2> <br> When the victim in this matter, A.C., was four years old, Keene married A.C.'s mother, Angel Keene (Angel). In November 2013, Keene was investigated for assaulting Angel, and Child Protective Services (CPS) began monitoring A.C. Shortly thereafter, A.C. was removed from the home of Keen... More...
$0 (10-04-2024 - OH)Dexter Pascua, et al. v. Moorman Farms Inc., et al. </h.2>
<h2><br> Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff on auto negligence theories.<br> <h2><br> This case was filed in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, A 2400712, and were removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> Moorman Transportation located in Utica, Ky. near Owensboro, Ky., operates a fleet of semis to deliver goods locally and across the Ce... More...
$0 (10-04-2024 - OH)Timothy A. Donaldson v. Lori A. Donaldson
<h2><br> Canton, Ohio divorce lawyers represented Plaintiff and Defendant in a marriage dissolution case.<br> </h2><br> <br> {¶2} Husband and Wife were married in 1991. The parties have four biological children that are emancipated. T. May 12, 2023 at 15. The parties adopted two minor special needs children while living in New York. Id.<br> <br> {¶3} Wife worked in the radiology departm... More...
$0 (09-19-2024 - OH)William Mayor v. Regina Health Center
<h2><br> Akron, Ohio civil rights employment discrimination lawyers represented the Plaintiff.<br> <h2><br> <br> <br> In August 2020, Mayor filed a complaint against Regina alleging: (1) age discrimination in violation of R.C. 4112.14 and RC. 4112.99; (2) disability discrimination in violation of R.C. 4112.01, et seq.; and (3) violation of Ohio Public Policy. Mayor was employed by Regina as a lice... More...
$0 (09-11-2024 - OH)<h1> United States of America v. Gregory Gerber, M.D. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Cleveland, Ohio qui tam lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b>The Court Permanently Prohibited an Ohio Physician from Prescribing Opioids and Imposes $4.7M Judgment for Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center>... More...
$0 (08-02-2024 - OH)<h1> United States of America v. Gregory Gerber, MD </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Toledo, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Federal Court Permanently Prohibits Ohio Physician from Prescribing Opioids and Imposes $4.7M Judgment for Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution</h2></center></b></b> </h2><... More...
$0 (08-02-2024 - OH)<h1> United States of America v. Ankita Singh </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Toledo, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Health Care Fraud </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ohio Medical Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> On Feb. 29, 2024, a jury found Ankita Singh, 42, formerly of Maumee, O... More...
$0 (07-19-2024 - OH)Robin J. Custer, et al. v. Raymond G. Sigler, et al.
Scranton, Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence theories claiming $1.06 million in damages.<br> <br> A plaintiff can recover damages if they are less than 51% at fault. If they are found to carry more than 50% of the fault, they cannot seek compensation.<br> <br> Duty of care: The legal requirement to act safely. Breach of duty of care: Failing ... More...
$1 (04-15-2024 - OH)Kevin D. Hardwick v. 3M Company, et al.
Columbus, Ohio personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory.<br> <br> Plaintiff Kevin D. Hardwick filed this action against 3M Company, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, the Chemours Company, Archroma Management L.L.C. ("Archromaâ€), Arkema, Inc. ("Arkema Americaâ€), Arkema France, S.A. ("Arkema Franceâ€), Daikin Industries Ltd. ("Daikin Indu... More...
$0 (03-11-2024 - OH)<h1> United States of America v. Gregory J. Gerber </h1>
<b><h2><center><i><fontcolor="red">Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally Dispensing Drugs .</b></h2></center></i>Sandusky Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Dispensing Drugs to Patients </i><b><h3><center><i></b></h3></center></i></fontcolor="red"><br> <br> Gregory J. Gerber, age 58, of Port Clinton, Ohio, was sentenced to prison by U.S. Dis... More...
$0 (03-14-2024 - OH)<h1> United States of America v. Gregory J. Gerber </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally Dispensing Drugs to Patients.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> Sandusky Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Dispensing Drugs to Patients </h3></center></i><br> <br> Gregory J. Gerber, age 58, of Port Clinton, Ohio, was sentenced... More...
$0 (03-14-2024 - OH)<h1> United States of America v. Teela Gilber </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Cincinnati , Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being wire fraud, identity theft.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> Former local non-profit VP sentenced to 3 years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft </h3></center></i><br> <br> The former vice president of a Cincinnati nonprofit and man... More...
$0 (03-06-2024 - OH)<h1> United States of America v. Eric King </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged withFraudulent Medicaid Billing Practices.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> </h3></center></i><br> <br> Eric King, 35, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced today to 36 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Pamela A. Barker, U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. L... More...
$0 (01-31-2024 - OH)United States of America v. Lesa Chaney & James Alvin Chaney (“Aceâ€)
London, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug trafficking.<br> <br> James Alvin Chaney ("Aceâ€) and Lesa Chaney owned and operated a highly profitable clinic in Hazard, Kentucky called Ace Clinique of Medicine. Eventually, the clinic attracted suspicion that it was a "pill millâ€: a clinic that <br> distributes addictive prescription pills withou... More...
$0 (12-28-2023 - OH)United States of America v. Charles Eason
Memphis, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.<br> <br> The United States appeals a 46-month sentence imposed on Charles Eason by the Western District of Tennessee following his guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). The United States argues the district court erre... More...
$0 (12-28-2023 - OH)United States of America v. Tamela Lee
<br> Defendant Tamela M. Lee ("Defendant†or "Leeâ€) appeals from <br> the district court judgment convicting her on six counts after a plea of not guilty and sentencing <br> her to a total term of sixty months' imprisonment. Counts One through Four concerned <br> conspiracy to commit honest services mail and wire fraud, honest services mail fraud, Hobbs Act <br> conspiracy, and Hobbs... More...
$0 (12-28-2023 - OH)United States of America v. Kenneth Jackson
<br> A. Pre-Trial Proceedings<br> 1. Indictment and Guilty Pleas<br> In December 2015, Jackson, Palmer, Tervon'tae Taylor, D'Wan Dillard, Jr., and Calvin <br> Rembert were charged with multiple violations of 18 U.S.C. § 2119(2)—carjacking resulting in <br> serious bodily injury—and 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(ii)—using, carrying, or possessing a <br> firearm during a crime... More...
$0 (12-28-2023 - OH)Tina M. Nguyen and Loc D. Nguyen v. Robert J. Tueller and Garrison Transportation Services, Inc.
Cincinnati personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an car semi-tractor trailer accident cause by Tueller.<br> <br> "Navigating the legal landscape after a car accident in Ohio can be overwhelming. But understanding the state's auto n... More...
$1 (12-22-2023 - OH)United States of America v. Benjamin Adu Acheampong
Cincinnati, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with romance-fraud conspiracy and making false statements on a COVID‑relief application. <br> <br> From January 2019 through July 2021, Benjamin Adu Acheampong, 37, of Fairfield, Ohio, conspired with others to create false online profiles, which the conspirators used to express romantic interest in victims. Once the ... More...
$0 (12-07-2023 - OH)Mark Kuck, et aux. v. Lawrence Sadler and North Mississippi Steel Haulers, LLC
Toldeo, Ohio personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a result of a car semi-tractor trailer accident caused by the failure to exercise due care by Lawrence Sadler.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Marion County Court of Common Pleas, 2023-CV-0500, and was remo... More...
$0 (12-21-2023 - OH)Artie Fullington v. Untellihartx, LLC
Toledo, Ohio civil litigation lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligent failure to prevent a data breach theory.<br> <br> "The company helps healthcare providers collect outstanding patient balances through a variety of collection methods. I<br> <br> A data security breach is an incident in which sensitive data is accessed, acquired, or disclosed without authorization.... More...
$0 (11-22-2023 - OH)United States of America v. Arthur Fayne
Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 9 counts of wire fraud for embezzling more than $880,000 in funds intended to help the residents of Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood, but which Fayne used for an extravagant lifestyle with extensive casino gambling. <br> <br> Athur Fayne, age 61, owned and managed Business Development Concepts, LLC ("BDCâ€), thr... More...
$0 (10-26-2023 - OH)United States of America v. Thomas J. Romano
Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of controlled substances.<br> <br> Thomas J. Romano, age 73, of Wheeling, West Virginia, owned and operated a self-named pain management clinic in Martin's Ferry to which individuals traveled hundreds of miles to obtain prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. Romano charged $750 for an ini... More...
$0 (09-20-2023 - OH)James C. Mullins v. J.M. Smucker Company
Akron, Ohio personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a product liability theory.<br> <br> J.M. Smuckers Company manufactures and sells consumer products humans and animals.<br> <br> "Ohio product liability law is a complex area of law that governs the liability of manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers for injuries caused by defective products. Ohio law recognizes three... More...
$0 (07-21-2023 - OH)United States of America v. Adam Bess
Toledo, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with depriving an inmate at the Erie County Jail of her constitutional rights by using excessive force.<br> <br> On November 1, 2021, Adam Bess, age 35, was working as a sergeant at the Erie County Jail. During the booking process of a new arrestee, Bess placed his hand around the inmate's throat in anger in a "choke holdâ€... More...
$0 (08-08-2023 - OH)Kody Austin Ketring v. City of Loveland, et al.
Cincinnati, Ohio civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on an excessive force theory.<br> <br> <br> Following a police investigation which resulted in a bite from a police dog, Plaintiff Kody Ketring brought this lawsuit against the City of Loveland and several police officers. The defendants removed the matter to federal court. (Doc. 1.) Following discovery, Defendants mov... More...
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